Why High-Masking Autistics Struggle At Work

Getting (and keeping) a job can be hard for many autistic people, who might struggle with many autism-related issues in the workplace - and then communication challenges arise... 🎥 WATCH NEXT:    • Why High Masking Autistics are Misundersto...   #chrisanddebby #actuallyautistic ✨ Always keep in mind - your autistic experiences might be different - because all autistic people experience autism a little differently. I'm sharing my experiences to help with better understanding of the challenges of being a late-diagnosed, high masking autistic adult. ♾️ If you'e autistic, what are your experiences with communicating with allistic friends, family, or colleagues? Drop what resonated with you and your thoughts in the comments! ⤵️ ❗️NOTE: All videos on this channel are meant purely for educational and entertainment purposes. We hope to facilitate better understanding, provide resources, and offer support to autistic and neurodivergent communities to live their best lives. ➡️ Remember to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more content, and hit the notification button 🔔 to be the first to know when new content arrives! ✨ Join our email list to get updates delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.auticate.com/join-us 🎥 WATCH MORE: 1. Autism in Women:    • How To Spot Autism in High-Masking Women a...   2. Stimming:    • Autism and Stimming: 10 Types of Autistic ...   3. 5 Signs It's Both:    • 5 Signs You’re A High-Masking Autistic Wit...   4. Overlooked Signs:    • 5 Overlooked Signs of Autism   5. 10 Clues:    • 10 Clues You Might Be a High-Masking Autistic   6. Small Talk:    • Why Small Talk Hurts Autistic Brains   7. Autistic Struggles:    • Why High Masking Autistics Struggle   🚨 OUR RECOMMENDATIONS: ✨ Want learning tailored to your unique brain? Join the Auticate Community for support, daily learning, and resources tailored for autistic and AuDHD adults: https://www.auticate.com/membership 👇 FAVORITE STIM ITEMS (especially for ASD) 1. Nee Doh Nice Cubes: https://amzn.to/3RkRsoA -- "The BEST fidget gadget of all" - Chris 2. Ono Roller: https://endlss.io/sl/ono/auticate (use our coupon code CHRISANDDEBBY for 10% off!) 3. Nee Doh Gumdrop: https://amzn.to/3TRHYBK 4. Nee Doh Dream Drop: https://amzn.to/3BC33d4 🎧 FAVORITE HEADPHONES/NOISE BLOCKERS 1. Soundcore Noise Canceling Headphones: https://amzn.to/3LMkWIn 2. Bose Noise Canceling Headphones: https://amzn.to/3tegj3t 3. Loops: https://loop-earplugs.sjv.io/auticate 👕 FAVORITE COMFY CLOTHES https://kit.co/Auticate/autistic-frie... 💤 FAVORITE SLEEP ITEMS 1. Manta Sleep Masks: https://mantasleep.pxf.io/QYOXqz 2. Rest Duvet : https://bit.ly/3MIyg4v 3. Chongker (weighted red panda plushy - 15% + free shipping - code Deb15): https://bit.ly/4kCvuIE 4. Bearaby (weighted blankets): https://bearaby-us.pxf.io/3kA2Ky 🚨 Try Kajabi – the same platform we use for our courses and membership at the lowest price yet! Get 3 months for $99 – plus access to new features like Cofounder: https://app.kajabi.com/r/DVv3qj28/t/h... 📚 FAVORITE BOOKS 1. Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy (Steph Jones): https://amzn.to/3v3Axyr 2. Autism in Adults (Dr Luke Beardon): https://amzn.to/40eV14n PS: Purchasing through these links may give us an affiliate kickback (at no additional cost to you) and help us continue to make awesome content. Thanks for your support! ⭐️ ABOUT US: I'm Chris and alongside Debby, my brilliant partner, we've traveled, taught kids and families, founded companies, and navigated the world while also balancing both autism and ADHD as a neurodiverse duo. Whether it's better understanding the autistic mind, getting productivity tips for ADHDers, neurodiverse relationship hacks and travel tales, or just a peek into our everyday life, we've got a lot to share. So if you want to join a community that's all about improving lives, you're in the right place. Give a thumbs up if you enjoy the video, drop your thoughts in the comments, and hey, maybe consider subscribing? Cheers to a better life! ⏰ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:09 - Do you communicate like this? 6:16 - What’s with body language? 10:08 - When it’s hard to keep up 11:21 - Masking struggles 12:42 - Actually autistic examples 16:13 - What's next #autistic #autism #masking #mentalhealth #autismawareness #ASD #actuallyautistic #unmasking #autismsupport #adhdandautism #livingwithautism #neurodivergent #AuDHD #autismdiagnosis #audhder #autisticlife #latediagnosedautistic #mentalhealthjourney #mentalhealthawareness #understandingautism #autismadvocate #autismadvocacy #autismacceptance #neurodiversity #autistictraits #unmaskingautism #adultautism #communicationchallenges #autismjourney #workplacechallenges